(Part 2) Best wall surface repair products according to redditors

Yup. Clean it very well. You can prime it first and the patch will really stick.
https://www.amazon.com/Larsen-Plaster-Bonding-Agent-Gallon/dp/B00AP59BM8

Sikadur Crack Weld Kit that comes with the injection ports. Seems a little overwhelming at first, watch the youtube video, follow the instructions, and you'll be just fine. I would then coat with a cement based concrete patch material.

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https://www.amazon.com/Sikadur-Crack-Weld-Concrete-Repair/dp/B06WVF13XR

Not *exactly* what you're looking for, but I've had a similar situation with dry rot. There are wood reinforcing products that penetrate the wood (it acts like a wick) and restore integrity. Here's a starting point for your research: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008DYN1B0 Here's something similar: https://www.amazon.com/System-Three-Resins-646697001380-Window/dp/B0015YLMUW

I found this which looks like a possible option:

https://www.amazon.com/Wall-Doctor-Drywall-Patch-Kit/dp/B00HVJ1TL2

But the end result doesn't look all that blended in. Do you guys know of any other products that can fix my troubles?

I have zero handyman skills so the easier the solution the better!

There's a few ways you could go about this. In my experience I've seen lots of these types of cracks and they actually repair quite nicely even with changes in temperature when you mix a floor repair product with sand to fill the wide areas (there could be more issues though, not sure of the full extent of your problem).

Your typical floor repair materials (something like this) should do the trick.

This product can be applied with a 3 inch putty knife, and looks exactly like concrete from a bag when dry. It's fun to work with. Has sand in it. You may need 7 or 8 of them, but it takes very little time to get the job done. Some newspaper on the floor.

https://www.amazon.com/Premixed-Concrete-Patching-Compound-0-95L/dp/B001XW64M2/ref=pd_sbs_60_1?ie=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B001XW64M2&pd_rd_r=406XWTRXQM5WKZPHQ0FC&pd_rd_w=pXZbO&pd_rd_wg=WsyNm&psc=1&refRID=406XWTRXQM5WKZPHQ0FC

This product is also fantastic, and a 6 pack is only 35 dollars. It’s sandy and grey, shrinks a little, and can accept a second skim coat, which you may not think necessary. Also fun to work with and applies with a 3 inch putty knife.

https://www.amazon.com/32611-Phenopatch-Pre-Mixed-Concrete-Patch/dp/B015J3VTZM/ref=sr_1_4?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1474932669&sr=1-4&keywords=cement%2Bcaulk&th=1

I use drywall repair fabric and it works great! It’s sticky too so it doesn’t shift around when you fill the pot, plus it’s cheap and one roll lasts forever

> Lmao you got me there

No worries, those cracks CAN be repaired.

https://www.amazon.com/Butt-Putty-Crack-Filler-Cement/dp/B0045RM2LE

Is this good enough for texturizing the flakes?
https://www.amazon.com/Best-selling-Drywall-Patch-Repair-Tool/dp/B00A9ZUY5W/ref=pd_cp_60_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=GTQWP7E5SEWGAV8P8SDG

Or do I need a spray?

I'd give something like one of these a try.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009K8HNOE?psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/Simpson-Strong-CRACK-PAC-ACCESORIES-CPFH09KT/dp/B00QKZEWW6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1493124180&sr=8-1&keywords=crack+pack

something like this: https://www.amazon.com/Stepsaver-Products-8121-Self-Adhesive-Goof-Light/dp/B00FN6R6EY

or mud/tape

Thanks, that makes sense. This looks like it would fit the bill, what do you think? https://www.amazon.com/Red-Devil-0802-Premium-Spackling/dp/B0058I43N4/

Here is a kit I found on Amazon.

I am having a company install a drain system on the interior walls of my basement, so I went ahead and had them do the carbon fiber strapping for me. But you can definitely DIY it.

EDIT: You can also check the "bowing" yourself. Get a laser level and set it on the ground a few inches away from the wall. Then take a tape measure and start measuring from the ground up the distance from the wall to where the laser is shining on your tape measure.

So it sounds like a good first step would be to start with the bigger hole and the missing edges and use Planitop X to fill close to the top then Ardex CD on top to smooth it out.

Unfortunately it doesn't look like I can get either of those anywhere near where I live (I'm in Canada in a fairly small city). Are there other products that are similar? The Home Depot near me seems to only have Quickrete products.

If I rip out and re-pour the concrete around the firepit, what would need to be done differently to prevent it from cracking again?

Thanks for all of the info!

Edit: found Planitop X on amazon.ca, 10 lb bag for around $33, so I can definitely order that if it's the best product for the job.

You didn't post a pic, but there are flush end caps. If you still need to do it your way:

Stainless Steel Putty (ST) - 1-lb stainless steelputty st https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004F7LGC0/

Gator guard/gator patch type products might work
Gator Patch GP912 UV Cure Fiberglass Reinforced Polyester Patch https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01BGQAC5E/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_V.CyDbFY13HEF

I've never used it myself and it has some negative reviews. Theoretically though this type of product should work pretty well to seal a hole in something as simple as a kayak.

Was also thinking you could use this stuff for shaping the inside of the mold if you used wood... Like between the ribs or something(would look like the inside of an old wooden work boat), or fiberglass.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002OTDYOO/?ref=exp_jakephelps_lv_dp_vv_mw

Made this hole way back when I was in school. Tried hiding it with thick paper and tape. Now that im planning on repainting my walls from this pee colored yellow to a shade of grey, I need to repair this hole first.

Whats the easiest way for me to repair this without costing me too much? Take into consideration Ive never done anything like this before.

I was thinking this Patch Plus Primer, Fiber Mesh Patch, and Plastic Knife Set? Will these be all that I need?

Duck Brand The Drywall Plug, White, 7 Inches (285091) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073DYZ3K6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_maMwDb9F5A1VC

Get a pump sprayer from Home Depot for $20 and one of these scrapers. Don't use the clips that come with it. Use those office binder clips to hold the bag on.

You wet down about a 36" x 36" section of the popcorn, wait 2-3 minutes and scrape it off. Repeat. Repeat and repeat some more. Then get some mud, thin it down and fill in all the scrapes and seams and places you gouged the drywall.

I just did two 10 x 12 bedrooms this month in my house and it took about 3 hours to scrape each one and 2-3 hours to "patch" them with the mud.

Then a light sanding, (with like 240 drywall sanding sheets) a thick coat of KillZ and you are ready to paint.